Is the 2016 ACURA RDX safe to drive?

The 2016 ACURA RDX has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 16V061000

High Priority Plain English 2016-02-03

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in a crash. However, the driver's side airbag in certain models may have a problem that could let water in, which could cause the airbag to rupture.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflates during a crash, it could burst and send sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll be notified, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V061000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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